J.COLE INTERVIEW W/ ROSENBERG

They said the bul J. Cole had SOB's rockin harder than when Drizzy did it! IDK... I aint go 2 Cole's but Drizzy brought out the like of Kanye West, Lyor Cohen, and a couple other big names. I'm glad 2 see Jermaine gettin his just do though! He on the cover of the SOURCE and XXL so go pick those up n support real hip hop!

VID: JANELLE MONAE FEAT. BIG BOI- TIGHTROPE

LOVE the energy in this joint. I feel like Janelle Monae can be a newer futuristic version of Badu. I like the weirdness that she brings. She shakes up conventional pop music and creates fun and adventurous music!

VID: SMOKE DZA- DIVINE MUSIC

I got a wholesome serving of Hawlum 4 yah 2day lol. DZA!(a)(t)(f)

VID: FRED THE GODSON FEAT. REMO- THE BEST

FRED THE GODSON reppin that BX! This shit goes hard! I gotta look out 4 more of his material cuz this song def got my attention. Check it! "LEEEEEEGO!" -Jae Millz

VID: KAYJAY- THE DO OVER

Another installment fromt he BRO F.L.O.E Camp! Check my guy KAYJAY go HAMMY on the Drizzy OVER beat! (a)(t)(f)

HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA EPISODE 7

HERE'S YOUR WEEKLY FIX OF WHAT YOU'VE BEEN TUNING IN EVERY WEEK FOR! HTMA EPISODE 7. Don't mention it! I do this 4 y'all! ;)
(a)(t)(f) DIG IN...

THE DIPSET/U.N. USTREAM LISTENING SESSION

DIPSET X THE U.N. X (a)(t)(f)... this is a live stream that they put up leaking tracks from what they been workin on. BIG JOE does a lot of unnecessary talkin' but its whateva cuz he's a funny OG Hawlum nigga lol. GG 2.5 and SLIME FLU droppin soon!

PHONTE VS. 9TH WONDER TWITTER BEEF

Phonte speaks on Little Brother/9th Wonder from Phonte Coleman on Vimeo.

SAD,SAD DAY :( LB4EVER!!! Y is it that the best groups always break up??? 1 of my favs of all time call it quits 4 good.

VID: ERYKAH BADU- WINDOW SEAT

CREATIVE. OH... and OH MY LAWD do Badu got the glow. Saw her in person a couple days ago at DD172 and she is beautiful and has great energy and presence even in a room full of people. Check this 1 her illest works concept wise on an artistic and meaningful level.

VID: VADO- FED STORY

Vado drops off a little audio visual for his solo debut off BOAB. Sooo Harlem!

THE SMOKER'S CLUB SBSW PT.1 & 2

PART 1

PART 2


SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST was a great time for the Smoker's Club X Creative Control Crew. This is a recap of the festivities and clips of the performances. Light Up! (a)(t)(f)

KIDZ IN THE HALL FEAT. CHIP THA RIPPER & DONNIS- FRESH ACADEMY

Fresh Academy - Kidz in the Hall feat. Chip Tha Ripper and Donnis from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE in stores now. Haven't heard it yet to judge but I might download it off the strength of the decent singles they have droppped. (a)(t)(f)

SEAN PRICE X AGALLAH THA DON- SARATOGA FREESTYLE

Saratoga Ave freestyle from dallas penn on Vimeo.

Posted it because Sean P. BEASTS yet again. Dude is serious wit this rap shit. I almost feel like he is 1 of the lost members of WU TANG LOL. He would fit in well style wise with the likes of Rae, Meth, and Ghost on RZA production. Just a thought.

WU MASSACRE (RAE X METH X GHOST)- OUR DREAMS

WU MASSACRE. 1st Single... "Our Dreams". POWER. Directed by Rik Cordero. Official video inspired by the movie Se7en.

JOE LEWIS - Too Over.mp3

zSHARE - Too Over.mp3
Peep Joe Lewis go in on the Drake Over beat!

DIGGY SIMMONS SIGNS WITH ATLANTIC RECORDS!

I told yah the young bul was talented. Diggy inked a deal with Atlantic on his 15th birthday. I hope all the best 4 this young cat. He shows a lot of promise for the younger generation. Peep his mixtape First Flight if u get an opportunity. Its listed below 4 u listening pleasure.

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Reflection Eternal- Strangers feat. Bun B (Official Video)

I know this blog is awesome. LOL. I wont stop till it's a movement. I promise. Revolutions Per Minute droppin soon!

HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA EPISODE 6

EpIsOdE 6


ENJOY. 1<3.

VADO- HOUSE OF AURA INTERVIEW

A lot oh MH 2day! Another dude who def should have made the XXL list before alot of them other clowns. VADO! Peep his interview. Dude is so so Harlem. My lord! LOL. Look out 2 that Slime Flu droppin' on Easter and BOAB 2.5 droppin soon!

JAE MILLZ- JUST BEGUN (Directed by Jordan Tower)

Audio visual from Harlem's son Jae Millz from that YM asylum! Check it! The beat is ill and he spazzes on this 1 wit the bars!

BONE THUGS N HARMONY- MEET ME IN THE SKY

BONE THUGS REUNION... I effs wit it heavy! Call me old skool but this sounds like classic BTNH!

UNDERRATED MIXTAPE: OUTASIGHT- FROM THERE TO HERE

STUDY UP. GET FAMILIAR. Don't really know what else 2 say 2 let you know that you must check out this cat. White cat from Yonkers that just got signed to Asylum and the muzik he makes is pretty damn good! LoL. He is another who also should have made the XXL FRESHMAN 1O' list. Way better than Donnis, OJ, Freddie Gibbs...that's 3. 3 is enough 2 at least check the mixtape. (a)(t)(f) stamp of approval

*THROWBACK JOINT OF THE DAY*: Prodigy- Keep It Thoro

I remember when this dropped! The hood went crazy 4 this beat! Mobb Deep had the hood love for a good minute until they sold they soul 2 Fif. He has that affect on people. It's great 2 see when P was spittin like P... how thoro the tracks used 2 be! Free the dun HNICP! I'm in love wit 90's hip hop. You should all be too! Do your HW. Flight Skool... Class is dismissed. (a)(t)(f)

DAME DASH FEATURE ON GOOD DAY NY

Another step in the Redemption of Damon Dash... building his empire brick by brick and almost complete with the foundation. Don't sleep Dame is a savvy vet! HaHaHa. He's like Flip Murray if you slack off him he's givin' you a quick 30 and a contract! LoL

VID: SMOKE DZA - HOW TO MAKE IT IN HARLEM (TRAILER)

DZA does it again! This right here would be a Harlem anthem if he was more well known. Dude got a ear 4 great beats and he goes in on this track. I'm Bangfield bred but I effs wit HW heaaaaavy duuuuuuty! Check this out DEFINITELY. Great Muzik.
(a)(t)(f) stamp of approval: CERTIFIED BANGER
Check the screen shot of my man @gyas_stone's 2nd home...JIMBO'S!!! LoL. Where everybody knows his name! Salute it!!!

VID: LLOYD BANK$ AND JUELZ SANTANA- BEAMER, BENZ, OR BENTLEY (OFFICIAL)

Juelz is so UNDERRATED it's a shame. 2 Well respected capos of 2 of NY's Biggest Movements in Hip Hop got 2gether to release a banger and this is the official video! Check it my slimes and slimettes! HW X JAMAICA QUEENS X DIPSET X G-UNIT

VID: DAVID BANNER FEAT. REMO- "STRANGE" (PRODUCED BY 9TH WONDER)

9th Wonder's production seems to bring out the best in many rappers...What's "Strange" is DB is no exception. I feel the direction Banner is going in and the last 2 songs he has released off of the Death of A Popstar release have been better than solid. Hmmm.. the jury is still out tho. 1 more might solidify my hunch. We shall see people, we shall see. Bird's Eye... LEGGGGOOOOOO!

P.S. The second vid is the 1st release "Slow Down" in which this winning chemistry took form! Check that out too. Dismissed. (Flight Skool Lunch Period Commences)

spotted at RapRadar

VID: DEVIN THE DUDE- "WHAT I BE ON"

CLASSIC Devin the Dude smoker's anthem! I loved the Landing Gear album and quiet as its kept he has got quite a few classic tracks and close 2 classic albums. In my book he is 1 of the most slept on lyricists that have been in the game 4 a while. Listen and see if u don't G BOOGIE 2 this! LOL. His album Suite #420 drops 04/20/10 (A)(T)(F)

VID: BLEEK- STILL ILL (OFFICIAL)

I am feelin the song and the video! It gives backstage access on the BP3 Tour and shows what Beanz was on b4 he went "in his bag" at Powerhouse in Philly. Solid effort from the BK underdog. The Process droppin' real soon. I might give Bleek an ear 4 this effort. Once was 1 of my fav rappers but all the albums after The Understanding just didn't live up to my expectations. I got luv 4 the homie Bleek tho and I hope he lands firm on both feet with this release.

Life & Times wit Lenny S. (The Life Files Interview)

Meet 'The Kodak Man' Lenny S. [FULL Interview]!!! from the.LIFE Files on Vimeo.

Lenny Santiago is 1 of the people that I hope to be in the same position as career-wise. He was a pillar in building the Roc-A-Fella brand and is an A&R extrordinaire. This dude is a Marketing & Promotion giant and he is well respected in the music/entertainment industry. He is 1 of the people that I hope to be "LIKE" (but BETTER). Check out his story and his time capturing photos! (A)(T)(F)

HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA EPISODE 5

*EpIsOdE 5*


FOUND WHERE I CAN GET THE EMBED SO GOOT 2 GO!!!! ENJOY SLIMES AND SLIMETTES!
(A)(T)(F) as if u didn't already know.

BTW 4 my not so comp literate click the actual image where the clip 4 the show and u can watch it full screen at megavideo in a new window. I foresaw some questions coming becuz of the cut off screen shot (LoL)

MIXTAPE: JAE MILLZ- THE FLOOD

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I got this new Millzy on repeat 4 some reason...maybe cuz it THUMPS! Check it!

NIKE ZOOM HUARACHE TR MID (BLK/GREY/RED)

Took me back 2 my high skool days when I did the huaraches crazy! I miss this shoe so its refreshing to see them resurface. Classic design, real basic, and appropriate color way. I dig em!

Nike Air Max 3 (GOLD)

These are a little flashy but I must say I was def feelin them. I liked them when KG 1st started rockin them and Im feelin this colorway. What you think?

MIXTAPE: MEEK MILL & DJ DRAMA GANGSTA GRILLZ- FLAMERZ 3

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Rahmeek Miller been grindin since I was a freshman at Temple in 04'. He went from the yung bul rappin' 2 a up and coming North Philly flamespitter that signed 2 Grand Hustle b4 TI went in. Now he's droppin off another installment of his esteemed Flamerz catalog wit Drama on the 1's and 2's. Listen 2 them ALL. His delivery is NaNas and y'all really need 2 be checkin 4 him. He is the future of Philly rap and 1 of the only people that was getting airplay with no album and b4 his deal. This is a Gangster Grillz production so u know it got heat! Why u thing its FLAMERZ 3!!! North Philly X BLOODHOUNDS X (A)(T)(F)

*THROWBACK JOINT OF THE DAY*: Lost Boyz- Renee

CLASSIC. I miss the energy these cats brought! This is when Queenz held it down in the rap game...NaS, CNN, Lost Boyz, Mobb Deep...damn I miss the 90's. That was the GOLDEN ERA! Hands down best decade of hip-hop music easily.

*ATF MOVIE OF THE WEEK*: HURT LOCKER

This movie is easily of the best I have seen this year! Mind you I see all the movies worth seeing. The movie was LAVA from intro to conclusion and I would advise everyone to go check it who hasn't yet. It is a def edge of your seat adrenaline rush movie that you will appreciate and should be studied years from now. ATF STAMP OF APPROVAL.

ATF RATING: 5 WINGS!!! (MUST SEE!!)

*ATF MIXTAPE OF THE WEEK*: Freck Billionaire- American Terrorist

This my guy! I effs with Freck Billie since my Temple University days! He gets it in on this mixtape. Hence the reason it is the mixtape of the week. Mr. Bar 4 Bar shows that aint ever playin wit cats! Get a gander! Voila... Street Fam X CBL X (A)(T)(F)

Check it out at datpiff.com LEGGGGGGGOOOOOOOO!

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RYAN GASLOW SHEET METAL iPHONE CASE

Makes ur iPhone look like the Terminator! LoL. Shit def ill. And what is more durable than sheet metal. If I had the iPhone I would cop this.

Spotted at Hyoebeast

*ATF SNEAKER OF THE DAY*: AIR JORDAN 6- "OREO"

OREO AJ 6's!!! CLASSIC. These are too ill. I only really effs with the OG Jays. People need to take heed and go grab a pair when they drop Saturday March 20th at retail accounts! I might need thesemy damn self! These are a great look 4 the spring summer weather. LoL.
(a)(t)(f)

via Hypebeast

ANDROID HOMME SPRING 2010

ANDROID HOMME SPRING 2010 from Javier Laval on Vimeo.

DOPE SHIT! (A)DDICTED (T)O (F)RESH. Android Homme's Spring 2010 collection is ill!

STALLEY- S.T.A.L.L.E.Y. feat. Ski Beatz

Pretty ill concept... Pretty Hilarious too! I might have 2 take a picture wit the Ak Beard! LoL. I'm def a supporter of the Creative Control/BlakRoc/BluRoc movement. Dont let me speak 2 soon but Dame may be plottin another take over and with the climate of the game it would make sense.

PURIST 2010 Spring 5-Panel Caps

I messed with the 5 panel caps from back in the day when Hov was rockin' them in the "Where I'm From" video. PURIST got some dope 1s and so does Quintin (The brand that did the signature Ibn Jasper 5-panel). Check 4 them! (A)(T)(F) ;P

CONSEQUENCE- Movies On Demand (Cover & Tracklisting)

CONS to the QUENCE got a new LP on the way the cameos are solid n he always has great beat selection. DOPENESS on deck! Check 4 it when it drops!

DIGGY- FLOW STOOPID!!!

Diggy - Made you look Freestyle (Flow Stoopid) from Diggy Simmons on Vimeo.

DIGGY GOT BARZ! Who woulda thought any of them kids would be nice (especially how doo doo JoJo Simmons is) I been followin his progression and I feel like its safe 2 now say Diggy got the talent...will he take off or crash and burn remains 2 be seen. Check, check it out!

eLZHi- DEEP (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

ELZHI is 1 of the the true patrons of hip hop! He still brings the lyricism that the best rappers in the game bring. He kinda brings what Kweli brings. His flow and delivery is top notch. If u haven't checked dude out please do yourselves and study up! ATF FLIGHT SKOOL...GET ENROLLED.

Reflection Eternal- In This World (Official Video)

This is just dope! So looking 4ward 2 greatness on this album. This video brings me back to 9th grade when the 1st Reflection Eternal album dropped. REAL HIP HOP! Get your fix!

KAYJAY- Best Thing On My Arm

The bul KAYJAY gets it in off this compilation from EATZBEATS...Check it out. Tough barz and beats!!! BRO F.L.O.E. x (A)(T)(F)

ANNOUNCEMENT: CORY GUNZ IS NOW YOUNG MONEY!!!

Gunz iz now YM and u can hear Wayne confirm it himself! BIG move 2 create depth on that roster cuz Tyga is stinkin it up! Roger That would been way more filthy wit Gunz in at his verse!

LIL TUNECHI X EMINEM- DROP THE WORLD (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

About a week early... Im gettin better with this! Tunechi did it again. DOPENESS.

DRAKE - OVER (WHOLE VERSION)

I apologize 4 the delay but just in case u r 1 of the maybe 7 people that haven't heard drizzy's new single.... HERE IT IS! LoL. They played it all night on the radio in NYC. It sounded a lil akward 2 start wit that chorus. Its almost like the beat and hook collide but the beat and overall song is COOOOOOLD. I think its the perfect lead off single. U gotta secure a base hit before u swing 4 the fence! It has that same feeling like how Hov puts out a base hit before he hits about 3 straight HR's out the park. I hope so 4 his sake at least. LoL. I also like the fact that he went his own route with the 1st single. This is def not a stereotypical pop 1st single 4 the radio. Reeeespect!

*ATF UNDERRATED SONG OF THE DAY*: REDMAN- OH MY

This song goes STOOOOOOOOOPID HARD! This is a summertime heavy base in the whip track! Hardest shit Red put out in a GOOD MIN. This shit is 1 of my fav tracks out now n nobody knows about it! PEEP THIS PLEASE. ATF STAMP OF APPROVAL!

ERYKAH BADU X JIMMY FALLON X WINDOW SEAT!!!

Damn she makes that leotard look good. She is definitely a beautiful black woman. Now I see what had these cats wearing crochet pants and shoulder pads! LoL. (i.e. Andre 3000 and Common). Now she got Jay Elect wearin' funny hats! That's how it starts...somebody better warn him! LoL

14 SEC SNIPPET FROM "OVER"!!!

Can't tell if it's dope or nope from the time but the beat sounds interesting! I know boi 1-da got flamers tho. I'll update u when the whole song drops!

Shout out 2 YN at NahRight

ANNOUNCEMENT: THE GAME IS "OVER"!!!

Just got word that the FIRST single "OVER" from the debut album from DRIZZY drops 2maro at midnite!!! I'm more anxious 2 hear this than Fab's mixtape by far! ALLTHINGYS...UKNO...hahaha. It's okay... THANK ME LATER ;)

werd 2 OCTOBER'S VERY OWN!!!

SEAN PRICE LIVE PERFORMANCE AT HIS DAUGHTER'S BABY SHOWER

PPPPPPPP!!!! I really effs wit Sean Price! Dude is real and can rap his ass off! Livin' legend 2 me! He so real he had his daughter's baby shower and performance in Santos at the same time. Gotta get that money 2 feed these kids...they cant eat air! Bars is serious tho. #FIGUREFOUR. ATF X MONMOUTH X BANGFIELD X NORTH PHILLY X HARLEM WORLD!!! And like that...WE OUT!

BIG SEAN X GLC X CHIP THE RIPPER- OKAY

Big Sean feat. Chip Tha Ripper & GLC - Okay from Davy Greenberg on Vimeo.

The viral vid game is restorin' the realness in hip hop. They shot this vid in Big Sean's dressing room b4 his show! LOL. Song is dope tho. Check check it ouuuuutttt!

*ATF ARTIST OF THE DAY*: KAYJAY

BARS ON DECK Freestyle Pt.1


BARS ON DECK Freestyle Pt.2


"Say You Will Say What's Real"


Take a minute out of your time 2 peep the videos about a young brotha strivin' 2 make shit happen in my hometown of the 413rd, Springfield, MA!!! This is my guy right here! Dude is talented. He been grindin' 4 some time now n got a nice buzz goin' around the Massachusetts/Connecticut area! Check his videos out!!! 2 of them are FREESTYLES= NOT MEMORIZED WRITTENS (THERE'S A DIFFERENCE!!!)The other video is a track off his mixtape BRO F.L.O.E. Presents KAYJAY Prepared For Takeoff. Also, shout out 2 Frank Nino and Bars On Deck for showcasing local talent! That's HUGE for us! Leave comments/feedback and let me know what u think out there Knights of the COOL table! ATF...2010...LEEEEEGGGGGGGOOOOOO!

Artist Spotlight: The Foreign Exchange

The Foreign Exchange feat. Muhsinah - "Daykeeper" from The Foreign Exchange on Vimeo.

If you do not know about this group you are doing yourselves a serious injustice! They are a talented group formed by Nicolay (producer from the Netherlands) and Phonte (lead lyricist in Little Brother). They have had 2 albums (Connected and Leave It All Behind) which are both in my opinion CLASSICS and are completely different in terms of sound. Me and my friends took our girlz to a show they had at BB Kings in Time Square and had an absolute ball. They perform just as great as they sound on records. It might have been the best concert I have pesonally ever been to. Check them out please! Do your research ASAP.
SIDENOTE: They were nominated for a GRAMMY this year but India Arie's bland ass got the award! Grrrrr...

THROWBACK JOINT OF THE DAY: Memphis Bleek feat. Trick Daddy and T.I.- Round Here

Easily 1 of Bleek's BEST...

LIL TUNECHI X EMINEM- DROP THE WORLD BEHIND THE SCENES

MAKIN OF "DROP THE WORLD" LIL WAYNE FT EMINEM from DERICK G on Vimeo.

This looks like it will be EPIC! Behind the scenes access to the song that may mark Wayne's arrival amongst the elite rappers ever. Everyone doesn't get Eminem on tracks! This song goes stooopid hard too! Peep what goes on behind the scenes. Directed by the incomparable Chris Robinson. VOILA!

HBO'S How To Make It In America Episode 4

How To Make It In America Episode 4
Yardie posted this 1 early. Mr. World Premiere does it again!!! ENJOY ppl...ENJOY! No HBO--->No Problem! ATF...(F)ollow (T)he (L)eader CLICK THE LINK ABOVE.

HBO'S How To Make It In America (Ep.3)

Rap Radar :: How To Make It In America (Ep.3)
Click the link 2 watch Episode 3 of America's favorite new show! I know I'm ill! lol

HBO'S How To Make It In America (Ep.2)

Rap Radar :: How To Make It In America (Ep.2): "How"
Starting with Episode 2 becuz I can't find an active version of the 1st episode! lol
click the link 2 watch Episode 2!

TNIC2 X DJ DRAMA X GANGSTA GRILLZ

This mixtape is supposed 2 drop at some point 2day but we have heard this song on repeat 4 like the last 2 months...WE SHALL SEE! The myth of TNIC2 continues 2 be the "unicorn" of underground hip hop right next 2 "ACT II". I feel like Jay Elect aint gonna release it til his buzz is minimal lol. ATF "LEEEEEEEGO!"

Spotted at Nahright

DIAMOND SUPPLY CO. X WESTERN EDITION "SADE" SKATE DECK

I'm not much of a skater myself (although I do have an appreciation 4 extrem sports) but I would cop this and hang it in my crib. In the words of the infamous @Sef_AA...this is "flaaava" kid. Def a collector's dream. DOPENESS epitomized! Artwork by Ian Johnson.

Courtesy of Hypebeast

YOUNG MONEY- ROGER THAT (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

I'm by no means a Young Money Stan but this video concept is DOPER than alot of treatments 4 vids I have seen in 2010. Nicki is def steppin it up on this too! Still not sold on Tyga but this is a dope song and doper video. YMCMB...They lookin 2 make some new believers! ATF 20.10